Dash without I-Drive?

C_Topher · 10-31-2007, 07:15 AM

Do we have a photo of how the dash will look without I-Drive? I have seen a few that look like a bin with a lid, but maybe that is the I-drive folded down (as it looks like it might do) or maybe that is just for Europe. I would prefer a clean un-interrupted dash like the 3-series without I-drive.

ChrisK · 10-31-2007, 07:42 AM

You get a storage hole with a lid. The X3 is the same way.

ghusheshe · 10-31-2007, 08:06 AM

Nonsense.. the dash is clean without i-drive, just like 3er. That's how it looks in my 130i

larryn · 10-31-2007, 08:08 AM

I hope Chris is right about this one. I was hoping to put my own non-itegrated nav unit in there...

Garrett · 10-31-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

I hope Chris is right about this one. I was hoping to put my own non-itegrated nav unit in there...

Integrated? Just keep it in the glove compartment and set it up, on road trips when your going to need nav.

There is no way I am ordering iDrive or BMW's NAV, becasue a $500 tom tom, Garmen, etc is better, portable and when the car is 5 years aold, I will always have a modern Nav system. Even if I sell that car!

Secondly, If you don't get NAV, then there is nothing on the dash. There are several picures of this.

joelk · 10-31-2007, 09:02 AM

there is another thread about this with pictures. basically there are two versions of photos of non-idrive 1ers. one type shows a smooth dash and the other type shows a pocket with lid for storage. In some countries the pocket is an option. AFAIK, it is unclear at the moment which will be offered in the US. If I had to guess I'd say no pocket but what do i know.

ChrisK · 10-31-2007, 09:19 AM

I believe the US models get a pocket. It would be cheaper for BMW if they did do it this way.

...but I'm not sure either

Fast Kiwi · 10-31-2007, 09:29 AM

sooo... no conclusion.. ??
Ill ask my rep if he can answer this...

bryan@mwerks · 10-31-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskurn

I believe the US models get a pocket. It would be cheaper for BMW if they did do it this way.

...but I'm not sure either

We were told it would be a smooth dash without iDrive/nav. Never saw one at the event though.

ChrisK · 10-31-2007, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the info Bryan :thumbup:

joelk · 10-31-2007, 04:44 PM

yes poster jobes in his thread about driving the canadian version says the dash will be smooth as well. (assuming the post is legit of course).

cracka · 10-31-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by joelk

yes poster jobes in his thread about driving the canadian version says the dash will be smooth as well. (assuming the post is legit of course).

jobes is legit. his pics were up briefly, then were gone all the sudden. I figure he's cleaning it up or moving it over to the photos forum.

I'm not normally one to re-post someone else's pics, but if you were to mosey on over to, say, here, your question would be answered directly. :wink:

Smoooooth.

joelk · 10-31-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cracka

jobes is legit. his pics were up briefly, then were gone all the sudden. I figure he's cleaning it up or moving it over to the photos forum.

I'm not normally one to re-post someone else's pics, but if you were to mosey on over to, say, here, your question would be answered directly. :wink:

Smoooooth.

M-shifter heheheheh

you rock. thnx.

oh yeah jobes too. :biggrin:

oh and jmo but that pick doesn't look like lemon to me.

atr_hugo · 10-31-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cracka

I'm not normally one to re-post someone else's pics, but if you were to mosey on over to . . .

We're in your debt! And you deserve a beer. :drinking:

larryn · 10-31-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrett

Integrated? Just keep it in the glove compartment and set it up, on road trips when your going to need nav.

There is no way I am ordering iDrive or BMW's NAV, becasue a $500 tom tom, Garmen, etc is better, portable and when the car is 5 years aold, I will always have a modern Nav system. Even if I sell that car!

Secondly, If you don't get NAV, then there is nothing on the dash. There are several picures of this.

I kind of agree with you, but my e90 has iDrive and the command voice module and bluetooth are fantasic. I don't think It's worth the price of iDrive, when I have a perfectly good handheld nav as well.

cracka · 10-31-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by joelk

M-shifter heheheheh

you rock. thnx.

oh yeah jobes too. :biggrin:

oh and jmo but that pick doesn't look like lemon to me.

Yeah, this is the lemon. Now I've gone & done it. :biggrin:

pxd · 10-31-2007, 05:33 PM

Well it's only logical to have a smooth dashboard without the iDrive because the system is a popup system, which is not housed by the form of the dashboard.

TheoIam · 10-31-2007, 05:40 PM

I sat in a used Z4 last weekend and the popup nav had actual buttons on both sides of the screen to raise and lower it. I dont see those in this application.

It actually looks cleaner here.

icedragon · 10-31-2007, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cracka

jobes is legit. his pics were up briefly, then were gone all the sudden. I figure he's cleaning it up or moving it over to the photos forum.

I'm not normally one to re-post someone else's pics, but if you were to mosey on over to, say, here, your question would be answered directly. :wink:

Smoooooth.

The dash looks much smoother without the chunky I-drive screen sticking out. I will not opt for the I-drive, and if I really need a navigation system, I'll get the highly-praised Tom Tom device.

joelk · 10-31-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PrototypeX

Well it's only logical to have a smooth dashboard without the iDrive because the system is a popup system, which is not housed by the form of the dashboard.

well... there is a compartment option in the uk and perhaps elsewhere outside the US.

at least this is cleared up!

edit: for example the 135iM comes like this base in the UK:

pxd · 10-31-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by joelk

well... there is a compartment option in the uk and perhaps elsewhere outside the US.

at least this is cleared up!

edit: for example the 135iM comes like this base in the UK:

You said it yourself that this is an option.
There is no way BMW would dig and clean up the dashboard for free :tongue:
Anyways, it was already proven by Jobes @ BMW Canada that the dashboard will be clean, so there's is nothing much to discuss about.
I do want that option for US models, though.

C_Topher · 11-01-2007, 07:26 AM

Well, new info from the canadian BMW (and an informal test drive) describes and has a photo of a 135i without I-drive with a smooth uninterrupted dash - no bin. I think it looks really good.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2077

A good read with lots of good pics. Thanks to Jobes the original poster.

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ghusheshe 135 Addict 7 Rep 129 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Johhanesburg iTrader: (0)	Nonsense.. the dash is clean without i-drive, just like 3er. That's how it looks in my 130i
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I hope Chris is right about this one. I was hoping to put my own non-itegrated nav unit in there...
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joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	there is another thread about this with pictures. basically there are two versions of photos of non-idrive 1ers. one type shows a smooth dash and the other type shows a pocket with lid for storage. In some countries the pocket is an option. AFAIK, it is unclear at the moment which will be offered in the US. If I had to guess I'd say no pocket but what do i know.
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joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	yes poster jobes in his thread about driving the canadian version says the dash will be smooth as well. (assuming the post is legit of course).
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pxd Enlisted Member 2 Rep 47 Posts Drives: fast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (0)	Well it's only logical to have a smooth dashboard without the iDrive because the system is a popup system, which is not housed by the form of the dashboard.
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TheoIam Lieutenant 224 Rep 551 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin Ca iTrader: (0)	I sat in a used Z4 last weekend and the popup nav had actual buttons on both sides of the screen to raise and lower it. I dont see those in this application. It actually looks cleaner here.
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C_Topher Señor Member 16 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Well, new info from the canadian BMW (and an informal test drive) describes and has a photo of a 135i without I-drive with a smooth uninterrupted dash - no bin. I think it looks really good. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2077 A good read with lots of good pics. Thanks to Jobes the original poster.
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